Spudman 7
Mark Szymanski sending the right message for National Potato Council
Mark Szymanski probably oversimplified his job as “easy,” adding that he’s only responsible for telling the world about the efforts of his fello... more »
Kelly Turner, new head of Michigan potato commission, already has a mindset for farming
Among the ranks of state association leaders in the potato industry, Kelly Turner is still something of the new kid in class. She’s hardly new to ag... more »
New Oregon Potato Commission head Gary Roth no stranger to state agriculture scene
Gary Roth may be new to the Oregon Potato Commission, but he’s no stranger to the state’s agricultural scene. Roth, who recently succeeded longtim... more »
Pennsylvania potato legacy Nathan Tallman heads state cooperative
Nathan Tallman is a Pennsylvania potato legacy. He grew up on a potato farm, helping his father, Bill Tallman, at the family farm in Tower City. I... more »
Phil Hamm, soon to retire, reflects on 45-year career
As the director of Oregon State University’s Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Phil Hamm has been at the forefront of potato... more »
Spudman 7: Chaks Mattupalli goes from finance to plant pathology
Chakradhar “Chaks” Mattupalli’s experience in agricultural financing in India put him on a very different career path: plant pathology. In deali... more »
Spudman 7: Matt Wilkes, Potato Services of Michigan
Potato Services of Michigan is in the business of getting potato products to where there is a need, and there are needs everywhere. PSOM buys and sell... more »
Spudman 7: Charlie Rush
Charlie Rush has been a plant pathologist since graduating from Texas A&M University in the early 80s. In 1986, he initiated the Texas A&M Agr... more »
Spudman7: Buzz Shahan
Buzz Shahan grew up on a cotton/potato farm in Queen Creek, Arizona. After attending Arizona State University for two years, he transferred to Brigham... more »
Spudman 7: Jennifer McEntire
Jennifer McEntire is vice president of food safety and technology at United Fresh Produce Association. A food microbiologist by background, she has al... more »
